Vogue Patterns - 8918 8918 Pattern Description: the pattern has three styles of men's pants, 2 dressy and 1 jean. I made the jean.
Pattern Sizing:26-28-30. I made size 28
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?The photo on the front is small and dark, and the line draw... more...

Kwik Sew - 2123 Men Jeans Pattern Description: men's 5 pocket jeans.
Pattern Sizing:I made size 30 for my rather slim husband. They were too big, but I haven't been able to pin him down to fiddle with the fit. He's always had a really hard time getting pants - until he turned 35 or so he had a 27" waist and wore teenage j... more...

Kwik Sew - 3113 Toddlers Jacket & Pants Pattern Description: I made the toddler's jeans for my very slim 4 year old.
Pattern Sizing:I used size 2 widths and size 3 lengths because my son is very slight, and I optimistically thought he may need the length. I was wrong. They came up too long all over, and I still had to take 1.5cm out of ... more...

Ottobre Design Magazine - 02-2004-2 Sun Dress Pattern Description: This is a cute little dress with lots of flare in the skirt, and puffy cap sleeves.
Pattern Sizing:I used size 74.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?yes
Were the instructions easy to follow?very easy. I made this dre... more...

Vogue Patterns - 2667 2667 Pattern Description: Three quarter leg pants with rectangular self lined yokes shaped with darts or tucks, and buttoned sides.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Pretty much.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
This pattern has an adv... more...

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I am a trained designer/patternmaker/sewing teacher. I love making patterns, but not reinventing the wheel, hence my use of commercial patterns. Also, I now need to know a lot more about commercial ... more